We are at the start of a brand new year! I know many people who take the time to make resolutions. I have never been one for "resolutions"; however, I have certain hopes for my life and for the most part they don't change from year to year. I know there are areas in my life that I would like to improve but it is continual not things I only consider at the start of a new year.
I know lots of people who make losing weight a resolution. I have come to face reality; although I do not like my current size I am accepting that I can not change it at the moment. The only things I can do are to stay as healthy as I can and be faithful to the docs with getting my labs. I can not change the fact that my thyroid and now lack of thyroid is wrecking havoc on my system. I can't change the fact that I have been on Prednisone so many times in the past six months. All I can do is do everything I can not to get sick so I can minimize the amount of times I am on steroids. Steroids and Thyroid, not a good combination for a thinner me. For now, I need to embrace my womanly curves! Thankfully, my husband doesn't mind embracing my womanly curves.
Since my husband has finished his Master's Degree he has asked me what I want to do for my Masters. This can not be completed this year but I can get the info I need to take my LSATs, study for and take my LSATs and decide on a school. I can't make any final decisions about when to start school yet because of another surgery that I need to have. So, not something I can complete this year but one that I can start working towards.
I believe everyone should always strive to be a better person. It is a continual process for me. If I were perfect I wouldn't be here on Earth; I would be translated and living with my Heavenly Father. So since I am here I know I have work to do.
I think one of the areas I would like to find more time for this year is genealogy and temple work. I have loved the peace and joy that I have felt when I have been doing work for my family and others. I want more of that in my life, that feeling of knowing I am serving my family into eternity. It also helps me personally by renewing those same covenants that I have made myself. It is a good reminder of things that I need to do and hold dear in my life.
I hope everyone has a wonderful new year full of peace and joy!
